Category Archives: Culture

ISIS has committed crimes against humanity in Syria, UN says #tcot #ISIS

Posted on August 27, 2014 by RaulYbarra

ISIS has committed crimes against humanity in Syria, UN says | Fox News. Ok… so gassing: bad.  Beheading children and crucifixions: ok.  Thank you, U.N., for the needed clarifications.

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Thoughts on Police Militarization #tcot

Posted on August 23, 2014 by RaulYbarra

Militarization of the police has become a hot topic in the aftermath of the Michael Brown shooting.  Something one which I’ve held off giving an opinion.  Militarization of the police?  Yeah, absolutely against that.  It goes far against my generally … Continue reading →

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Nixon vs. Obama: Yes, Nixon was bad but Obama is worse – #tcot

Posted on August 11, 2014 by RaulYbarra

Nixon vs. Obama: Yes, Nixon was bad but Obama is worse | Fox News. This is an excellent Op-Ed by “the” Roger Stone.  No commentary needed on my part, he says it all.  Eloquently.

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Some Hard Thoughts on Progressivism #tcot #teaparty

Posted on July 30, 2014 by RaulYbarra

I’ve reached a hard decision long ago about Progressives.  Reason?  Discourse?  Civility?  They give none of these nor do the deserve them or the respect that one would give a reasonable person with whom you disagree.  Those qualities are meaningless to … Continue reading →

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Women Against Feminism blog sparks fierce backlash – #tcot

Posted on July 30, 2014 by RaulYbarra

Ok, two women’s rights stories in one day: Women Against Feminism blog sparks fierce backlash over statements such as ‘I like it when men compliment my body’ | Mail Online. You know?  Susan B. Anthony was a feminist.  So was … Continue reading →

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What We Women Want – Renee Ellmers #tcot

Posted on July 25, 2014 by RaulYbarra

This Townhall.com column should be read by every conservative:  What We Women Want – Renee Ellmers. Not only do we need to understand women’s concerns, we need to point out that something like this happens every time the federal government tries … Continue reading →

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Democrats’ Plan to Create the Next Todd Akin – #tcot

Posted on July 18, 2014 by RaulYbarra

It’s sad when this is the best hope Democrats have for the coming election cycle: Democrats’ Plan to Create the Next Todd Akin – NationalJournal.com.

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NOW Calls on Obama to Sign Executive Order Enforcing Contraception Mandate #tcot

Posted on July 16, 2014 by RaulYbarra

Another story that’s just hard to believe… NOW Calls on Obama to Sign Executive Order Enforcing Contraception Mandate – Katie Pavlich. I’m confused.  If a law passed following due process is deemed an unconstitutional violation of rights, how in the … Continue reading →

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Archie Killed While Saving Gay Friend #tcot #2A

Posted on July 15, 2014 by RaulYbarra

Honestly?  I didn’t know anyone even read Archie anymore.   Sure, you still see the digests in the supermarket checkout, but the actual comic?  Go figure.  I had heard rumor of this, but didn’t know for sure if it was … Continue reading →

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A Yank-Aussie Contrast on Guns

Posted on July 14, 2014 by RaulYbarra

This is a short exchange I had with a friend in Australia regarding guns and violence.  It is a “live” conversation, so I’m expecting to see additional exchanges in it.  However, my response is really a nice little commentary on … Continue reading →

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